Join us at Switchyard Park (1601 S Rogers St.) for Bird Fest! Co-hosted by Sassafras Audubon Society and City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation, this event is an interactive educational celebration of bird biology, ecology, and conservation! Come and experience hands-on activities, bird walks, speakers, live birds, nature photography tips, music, and more!Organizations will have tables setup around the Pavilion, Shelter, Bosque, and Activity Lawns.
Here is the tentative schedule for Bird Fest 2021 Presentations and Special Events:·
PRESENTATIONS · (Hosted inside Switchyard Park Pavilion)
§ 11:15 Hoosier National Forest - Marion Mason Habitat Diversity for Birds
§ 12:00 International Crane Foundation - TBD Whooping Cranes in Indiana
§ 12:45 IU Environmental Resilience Institute - Alex Jahn The Hidden Lives of Common Birds: New insights from tracking backyard birds
§ 1:30 Lights Out Indy - Austin Broadwater Kill the Lights; Save the Birds
§ 2:15 Bloomington Photography Club - Bob Wren Photographing Wild Birds· SPECIAL EVENTS ·
§ Owl Pellet Dissection (Roving Naturalist)- Start times 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 -Inside Switchyard Park Pavilion-Limit to 10 participants per session
§ Bird Walks (Indigo Birding)- Start times 12:00, 1:00, 2:00- David Rupp- Lisa Poldulka
§ Mobility for Birders (Caliente Fitness) - Start time 11:15 - Includes10 min stretch and short 25 min walk
§ Falconry Demonstration - Start time TBD - at Switchyard Park Activity Field (north end of park)
§ SAS Door Prize Raffle - Total of 4 prize opportunities- Winners will be announced at 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45
Check back to this event page for updates or call the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Office directly at (812)349-3700
